The 10 Best Retractable Keychains
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IDenticard Badge Reels Whether you want to advertise or just express your personality, the IDenticard Badge Reels will show off your logo, making them great for giveaways or your employees. There are plenty of sizes and options available, including a nifty heart-shaped choice. identicard.com
Kyle Design Decorative Go ahead, think of a motif or picture — the Kyle Design Decorative probably offers it, whether that's an animal, occupation, sport, astrological sign, and much, much more. You can select a color, too, but as you might expect, all this customization makes them a little pricier than most. kyledesigns.com
Promodirect Promotional Gifts Advertise your business's services on a keychain with a difference. These screen-printed items are customized with your company logo and details, ensuring that they will be noticed every time the user hitches their keys to their belt. There is a free 24-hour delivery service, and production is completed in a single day. promodirect.com
Editor's Notes
March 04, 2021:
We added two new items for our latest update. These are the ELV 2-Pack, which represent excellent value, and are ideal for those who work in jobs like property management, security, or construction, where you might be required to wear an ID at all times and need multiple keys for access on a regular basis. They are strong enough to support small tools as well, so you will always have the essential devices at hand.
We also included the Specialist ID Heavy Duty. This, as the name suggests, is well suited to demanding tasks, and has a Kevlar cord, which adds to its durability. Anyone who uses their keys often in a working environment would benefit from one of these, as its retracting mechanism locks when fully extended, enabling you to freely maneuver your keys into position, without being bothered by spring tension.
October 07, 2019:
We've kept a range of options at this time, covering those that hold both keys and IDs as well as those with clips for your belt or pocket and carabiners for everywhere else. But it remains tough to beat options from top name Key-Bak, and we've included their Super 48 and Original. The Super is the model for those who expect to carry a lot of weight, while the Original is a lighter duty choice. The Naturebelle Badge Reel is a fine alternative, especially since it comes in a 10-pack that's great for those who are rough on their stuff.
We also decided to add two options that are a little different, the Youowo Lanyard Reel Set and the Nite Ize SlideLock KeyRack. The former includes a lanyard for neck wear and offers a handy ID holder, although this isn't as waterproof as the company claims. The latter isn't actually retractable, but it's a popular alternative as it keeps keys safe and accessible. The locking mechanism it uses is almost too good, though, as it can take a couple of tries to get it open.